Kabaddi Kabaddi(2003)
Kabaddi Kabaddi is a 2003 Telugu-language sports drama film directed by E. Sattibabu. The film stars Krishna, Mahesh Babu, and Kirti Reddy in lead roles. The story follows a former kabaddi champion and his estranged son, both fierce competitors, who clash on and off the field. Set in a rural village where kabaddi is central to life, the film explores themes of pride, sacrifice, and reconciliation. The movie was praised for its emotional depth and realistic kabaddi sequences. It performed well at the box office and is remembered as a heartwarming family entertainer. The film was released in theaters in 2003.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 16 February 2003
- Director
- Venky
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A legendary kabaddi player and his angry son are rivals on the field. The son wants revenge for being abandoned. But a hidden sacrifice and a life-threatening illness force them to face the truth. Can kabaddi heal their broken bond before it is too late?
“Two champions. One family. One final match.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kabaddi Kabaddi
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Raghu Babu (32 films together), Tanikella Bharani & M. S. Narayana (31 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Raghu Babu (22 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title references kabaddi, a popular sport in rural Andhra Pradesh, reflecting the movie's village setting.
- Director Venki also wrote the story, drawing from his own experiences with village life and family dynamics.
- This was one of the early films for actress Sindhu Tolani, who played the female lead opposite Tarun.
- The comedy track featuring Venu Madhav and Sunil was improvised during shooting, adding to the film's humor.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Chakri, featured a hit song 'Chilaka Gorinka' that became popular at weddings.
- It was shot extensively in and around Rajahmundry to capture the authentic Godavari region atmosphere.
- The film performed well in B and C centers (smaller towns) but had a moderate reception in major cities.